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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,224.67, 52,711.26 and 30,599.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,224.67, 52,711.26 and 30,599.17 is: 45,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,224.67 : 52,711.26 = 30,599.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,224.67/52,711.26 = 30,599.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,224.67x = 52,711.26 × 30,599.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,224.67x = 1,612,920,559.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,920,559.13/35,224.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,789.51

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